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10 Facts About Michelin: From Tires to Culinary Triumphs
When one thinks of Michelin, images of rugged tires might first come to mind. Yet, this iconic brand boasts a fascinating history, intricately linked with the world of haute cuisine. How did a tire manufacturer evolve to become the highest authority in the culinary universe? Here are ten facts that provide a glimpse into the… Read More »
Unwrapping Surprises: 10 Facts About Kraft Foods
Kraft Foods, a household name, has a history full of unexpected twists and fun facts. Here are ten tidbits that might give you a fresh perspective on this familiar brand. 1. Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, a family favorite, made its debut during the Great Depression in 1937. With the promise of serving a family of… Read More »
Six Fascinating Facts About Walmart
Walmart, a name synonymous with affordable retail and a staple of American consumerism, hides a trove of intriguing and sometimes peculiar stories behind its creation and operation. Photo by depositphotos.com 1. Sam Walton, the founder of Walmart, embarked on his retail journey with a unique vision — to vend American-manufactured goods at the cost of… Read More »
The Formation of Ace Hardware: A Tribute to WWI Heroes
The Ace Hardware Corporation, presently known as the largest hardware retail cooperative on the globe and the biggest non-grocery retail cooperative in America, was established in 1924. This happened when three innovative individuals joined their hardware stores in Chicago, forming what they called “Ace Stores”, a name inspired by the ace fighter pilots of World… Read More »
Hormel Foods’ Unique Terminology: Unwanted Emails over Spam
Employees at Hormel Foods, the company known for producing canned SPAM, are encouraged to call spam emails “unwanted emails.” Back in the 1930s, who would’ve thought that the name of a canned meat product could stir up such a fuss in the realm of the internet? Hormel Foods, famous for creating SPAM, got a raw… Read More »
Nokia’s Rubber Roots: The Evolution of Nokian Footwear
Established in 1865, Nokia has enjoyed a long-standing presence in the business world. Nokia boots, originating from the brand’s early focus on rubber products, are a notable product in their history. Nokian Footwear, a Finnish rubber boot manufacturer, was a division of Nokia—now renowned for mobile phones—from 1967 until 1990, when it became a separate… Read More »
WTF Fun Fact 13226 – The Amazon Two Pizza Rule
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The Welsh engineering firm Taylor & Sons…
The Welsh engineering firm Taylor & Sons, which was founded in 1875, collapsed after a typo by Companies House in 2009 mistakenly listed them as being wound up, by confusing them with another company, Taylor and Son, that really was failing. Considering that the company was very profitable before the blunder, this has to rank… Read More »